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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting organized a cultural programme as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav at Raiganj, West Bengal
Kolkata, 25th August, 2021
Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is organizing a gamut of activities to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav till 29th August, 2021, under its Iconic Week celebrations. The week started from 23rd August. One of the key aspects of the synergistic celebration is 360 degree outreach through traditional means such as cultural programmes, quiz competition as well as innovative means of digital/social media. The ministry organized a programme at Caritas Hall, Raiganj, of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal today.
There was a cultural programme where children participated in dance competition. They danced along with the tune of patriotic songs. There was a quiz competition also. Participants were very enthusiastic at this programme. The ministry has plan to organize more such programmes in future.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IIMC admissions 2022 begin, applications via CUET before June 18
IIMC is the most preferred media education institute in the country
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication  has started the admission process for admissions to the post-graduate diploma courses of mass communication and journalism. From this year onwards, the IIMC admissions will be done via Central University Entrance Test  which will be conducted by National Testing Agency . Aspirants can apply online at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. The last date to register for IIMC admissions 2022 is June 18, 2022.
The Entrance examination for admission to PG Diploma in English Journalism, PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism, PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations, PG Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism and PG Diploma in Digital Media at IIMC will be held by the NTA along with the CUET PG.
The admission to various courses will be subsequently held through a counselling process. The details of the same would be available in the IIMC Prospectus shortly.
The entrance examination for PG Diploma courses in Odia, Marathi, Malayalam and Urdu Journalism will however be held separately and the application forms for these will be issued shortly on the IIMC website www.iimc.gov.in.
Admissions in-charge Prof. Govind Singh said, candidates who have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university can apply for admissions in IIMC. Students who have appeared/are appearing for final year/semester examination of their Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply. If selected, their admission will be subject to their producing at least a Provisional marks-sheet/Certificate in original from their college/university latest by 30th September 2022, . On completion of the course, a Diploma will be awarded only if the original degree certificate is produced for verification at IIMC office.
For any query, the applicants can contact Academic Department, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067. Tele No. 011-26742920, 26742940, 26742960 . Mobile No. 9818005590, .
Ministry of Defence
DRDO organises International Conference on ‘Optimising Human Capital of Armed Forces: Psychological Perspective’
A four-day International Conference on ‘Optimising Human Capital of Armed Forces: Psychological Perspective’ organised by Defence Institute of Psychological Research , a Delhi-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation  was inaugurated in Delhi on April 25, 2023. The conference aims to deliberate recent advances, emerging trends and challenges of psychology with respect to human capital of the Armed Forces upon world over. The conference has participation from the three Services, DRDO labs and academia.
Major themes of the conference include emerging trends in personality assessment, leadership, psychological testing and neuro-cognitive assessment, psychological warfare & psychological functions under hi-tech and extreme environments. It has keynote addresses, panel discussions and sessions from luminaries of psychology from Indian and international academia and research institutions which includes speakers from USA, UK and Australia.
During the inaugural function, Chief Guest, Member NITI Aayog Dr VK Saraswat appreciated the contributions of DIPR and said that the technology continues to evolve rapidly and needs to be integrated effectively. He stated that cognitive warfare and cognitive domain operations are emerging as one of the significant new dimensions and will play a decisive role in future warfare. He emphasised that in the current era of techno-centric warfare, psychology will play a vital role in creating optimum man-machine interface.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO and Chief Patron of the conference Dr Samir V Kamat, through his message, emphasised on the importance of research in the relevant domains and conveyed his best wishes to the delegates and organisers for fruitful deliberations on diverse areas, exchange of new ideas and perspectives for strengthening research efforts at DIPR for the Indian Armed Forces.
Adjutant General, Indian Army Lt Gen CB Ponnappa hoped that the wide areas being deliberated during the conference will be helpful for the Armed Forces.
Director General Life Sciences, DRDO Dr UK Singh highlighted the collaborative approaches among Psychological Sciences, Artificial Intelligence , Machine learning, data mining and big data analysis using psychological system approach for addressing very complex problems when it comes to the military psychology and advanced warfare techniques.
Director, DIPR Dr K Ramachandran stated that the international conference will be a great enabler to bring to the fore various trends and emerging challenges in military psychology.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Scheme for upliftment of daily wage workers
As per the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008, the Government is mandated to provide Social Security to the workers of unorganised sector including daily wage workers by formulating suitable welfare schemes on matters relating to  life and disability cover,  health and maternity benefits,  old age protection and  any other benefit as may be determined by the Central Government.
The Life and Disability cover is provided through Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana  and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha BimaYojana .
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  provides an annual health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per eligible family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization corresponding to 1949 treatment procedures across 27 specialties. It is a completely cashless and paperless scheme. The beneficiary families under AB-PMJAY have been identified from Social Economic Caste Census  of 2011 basis 6 deprivation and 11 occupational criteria across rural and urban areas.
The old age protection is provided through the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan  pension scheme in the form of monthly pension of Rs. 3,000/- after attaining the age of 60 years.
Apart from these schemes, Atal Pension Yojana, Public Distribution System under National Food Security Act, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin KaushalYojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, National Social Assistance Programme, Gareeb Kalyan Rojgar Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Yojana, PMSVANidhi, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, are also available to the unorganised workers including daily wage workers depending upon their eligibility criteria.
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education  Act, 2009, mandates the appropriate Government to provide free and compulsory elementary education to every child of the age 6 to 14 years in a neighbourhood school. Education is a subject in the concurrent list of the Constitution and majority of the schools are under the control of the respective State Governments.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
National Inter College Crossword Expedition 2023  would interest youngsters, particularly crossword enthusiasts: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that National Inter College Crossword Expedition 2023  would interest youngsters, particularly crossword enthusiasts.
In reply to the tweet thread by Ministry of Education, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“This is something that would interest youngsters, particularly crossword enthusiasts.”
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Special Campaign 3.0 is in full swing to achieve the targets of Ministry of Heavy Industries
More than 250 Cleanliness sites across the country identified by Ministry along with its CPSEs and ABs
A remarkable 5 Lakh+ Sq.ft. space is anticipated to be freed after disposal of scrap and other redundant material
Ministry of Heavy Industries has been conducting the Special Campaign 3.0 on Swachhta within the Ministry and across its Central Public Sector Enterprises and Autonomous Bodies located in various parts of the country. It started with a preparatory phase from 15th of September, 2023 to identify targets to be taken up for cleaning during the campaign period. Main campaign started from 2nd Oct. 2023 and will last up to 31st Oct. 2023. During the campaign Special focus is being given to achieve space Management and enhancement of workplace experience in offices.
Since beginning of the preparatory phase of the Special campaign, Ministry along with its CPSEs and ABs has identified more than 250 Cleanliness sites across the country. During the Preparatory phase of Special campaign 3.0, Secretary, Heavy Industries has inspected all the identified cleanliness sites in the office premises and directed all the senior officers to put their best efforts to achieve the target during the campaign period. Under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, Secretary, Heavy Industries administered Swachhata pledge to all officials of this Ministry to create a clean and garbage free India. Daily progress is being monitored by a dedicated Team and uploaded on the SCPDM portal hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. All the Central Public Sector Enterprises and Autonomous Bodies are enthusiastically participating in the campaign and celebrating it as a cleanliness festival.
So far great success has been achieved in identifying the targets. This year a remarkable 5.6 Lakh Sq.ft. space is anticipated to be freed after disposal of scrap and other redundant material. 65,944 physical files have been identified for review and 33,789 physical files will be weeded out during the campaign. 5017 Electronic files have also been identified for closure. More than 170 Tweets have been posted on X  by the official social media handle of the Ministry and its associated organisation to promote awareness of the campaign. The campaign is in full swing to achieve the targets set by the Ministry for the period.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Alternative Mobility Options
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways issued the Motor Vehicle Aggregators Guidelines, 2020 in accordance with section 93 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for compliance of all States/UTs, on 27th November, 2020. These guidelines provide a guiding framework to the State/UT Governments for issuance of license as well as regulating the business being conducted by such Aggregators. Provisions have been made in the guidelines with regard to Ride pooling, as per para 11. Urban Transport is inter-twined with Urban Development, which is a State subject. As such, initiatives for planning and management of sustainable urban transport system, including steps to address the problem of traffic congestion on roads, are taken by the respective cities/States/UTs. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, being the central line Ministry for urban transport matters, have provided policy frameworks and other guidance documents to help cities/ULBs/States/UTs to identify principles and strategies for better planning and implementation of the concepts in the area of urban transport.. No further amendment in the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2020 is under consideration with this Ministry.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh describes Defence attachés as the bridge between India & Friendly foreign countries mutual defence cooperation.
Urges them to promote Indian defence production capabilities under Aatmnirbhar Bharat
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh stated that defence attachés  are the bridge between India and Friendly Foreign Countries for mutual defence cooperation, urging them to promote Indian defence production capabilities under Aatmnirbhar Bharat and understand the technological innovations taking place in Indian Defence Production Sector, both Public and Private so as to showcase and promote these in their countries of accreditation. He was deliveirng inaugural address at the two-day 4th DAs Conference being held in New Delhi on 13th October, 2022.
Appreciating the performance of the DA, Raksha Mantri said that defence attachés make a significant contribution in securing national interests in line with foreign policy; strengthening international cooperation and enhancing the capabilities & preparedness of the Armed Forces. He urged them to carry forward the Government’s vision of achieving self-reliance, describing it as the only way to make India strong and respected at the global stage, amid the constantly-evolving global security scenario. He, however, maintained that ‘Aatmanirbharta’ does not mean isolation from the rest of the world, but ensuring national security and strategic autonomy through a modern military.
Asserting that India cannot and should not rely on imports, Shri Rajnath Singh reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing to remain prepared to deal with future security challenges. He termed defence attachés as the forerunners of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.
The Raksha Mantri listed out the steps taken by Ministry of Defence to attain self-reliance, including encouraging private sector participation; issuance of positive indigenisation lists; setting up of defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu; rolling out of new production & export policies; promoting innovation and increasing FDI limit. He said, the defence attachés can bring investment in India by raising awareness about these decisions in different countries. Describing them as a bridge, he stressed that defence attachés can liaison with their respective countries and help in fulfilling the needs of both sides.
“India is manufacturing world class and cost-effective weapons, equipment & platforms, which are being internationally recognised. Our defense products are not only world class and reliable in quality but also relatively economical.,” said Shri Rajnath Singh.
Two days’ conference will have different briefing sessions wherein chief of services, Foreign Secretary, and other dignitaries from Ministry of Defence will address the DAs on various diplomatic, strategic and functional issues pertaining to defence cooperation.
After this conclave the DAs will also accompany the delegations from the Freindly Foreign Countries attending the DefExpo-22 which is starting from 17th October at Gandhinagar Gujarat,.
Ministry of Defence
Opening Ceremony India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran – XIV
The 14th edition of bilateral annual military exercise SURYA KIRAN-XIV between Indian and Nepal Army commenced today at Nepal Army Battle School , Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal. The 13th edition of the joint military exercise was held at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand in June last year.
The aim of this exercise is to conduct a battalion level combined training between Indian Army and Nepal Army with a scope to enhance interoperability at military level in jungle warfare, counter terrorist operations in mountainous terrain, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, medical and environmental conservation including aviation aspects.
As part of the exercise, important lectures, demonstrations and drills related to counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in jungle and mountainous terrain will be conducted. Both the Armies will also share their valuable experiences in countering such situations and also refine drills and procedures for joint operations wherever the need arises.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Innovative farmer of coastal district of Karnataka nominated by ICAR-CCARI, Goa conferred with Padma Shri 2022
Shri Amai Mahalinga Naik , an innovative farmer from Adyanadka village of coastal Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka has been conferred with coveted Padma Shri 2022 by the Government of India for transforming an arid sloping hill into a fertile farm through innovative zero-energy micro-irrigation system. A team constituted by the Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa comprising two Scientists, visited the farmer and documented his technologies through good quality photographs and prepared the application for the nomination of Padma awards 2022.
Shri Amai Mahalinga Naik single-handedly dug six tunnels  of 315 ft length to bring water to his farm. He also constructed 300 percolation trenches alone in the hills surrounding the farm with around 5000 large laterite stones he carried himself to his farm. He also built two revetments  and a tank of 12,000-litre capacity to fill up revetments. He turned a deserted and barren plot of land into a lush oasis comprising 300 arecanut palms, 75 coconut trees, 150 cashew trees, 200 banana saplings and pepper vines. In addition to this, he also keeps bees and produces Azolla for his cows as a dietary supplement. For all his efforts though-out his life which he accomplished on his own, he earned the moniker "One-man army" and "Tunnel man". Naik’s farm has become a must-see model-farmland and has over 1000 visitors a year including foreign tourists. Once the news of Padma Shri reached him, he profusely expressed his gratitude to ICAR-CCARI, Goa and Govt. of India for recognizing his hard work and innovation.
President's Secretariat
President of India to visit Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on February 21 and 22
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Tamil Nadu  and Andhra Pradesh  on February 21 and 22, 2019.
On February 21, 2019, the President will unveil the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha in Chennai.
On February 22, 2019, the President will grace the 18th anniversary celebrations of the Swarna Bharat Trust in Venkatachalam. He will also visit the Akshara Vidyalaya in Venkatachalam.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes on demise of Bhageerathi Amma
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes and expressed grief over the demise of respected Bhageerathi Amma.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "I pay my tributes to respected Bhageerathi Amma. There is much to learn from her life journey, particularly her everlasting passion towards learning new things. Saddened by her demise. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
184.70 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 12,597
Active cases stand at 0.03%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
1,316 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,24,95,089
913 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
79.10 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,14,823 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill Development Ministry recognises INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in Marine Engineering
With an aim to motivate military organisations andrecognise their efforts towards skill and technology development, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence  in the field of Marine Engineering on 22nd March 2022. The recognition was given to INS Shivaji after a thorough examination of the infrastructure and facilities available, as well as the training provided to improve the skills of Indian Navy personnel, friendly foreign navies, and the entire eco-system. The recognition certificate was presented by the Honorable Secretary MSDE, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal,IAS toCMDE Arvind Rawal, Commanding Officer, INS Shivaji. The certification took place at the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship,Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi.
INS Shivaji is an Indian naval station in Lonavla, Maharashtra. It houses the Naval College of Engineering, which educates and trains Indian Navy and Coast Guard officials. The organisation was commissioned as HMIS Shivaji on February 15, 1945. INS Shivaji's Centre of Excellence  was established in 2014 with a broad mandate that included the induction of niche technologies for naval applications, quality research in collaboration with R&D and academic institutes of high reputation. The larger goal here was to improve the skills of the personnel across the Indian Navy, Friendly Foreign Navies, and the entire ecosystem.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  has designated a Centre of Excellence  as a body that provides leadership, best practices, research, support, training of trainers, and skill training for a specific sector or sectors. The Centre of Excellence in the skilling ecosystem is envisioned as a one-stop resource centre established/working in partnership with industry to raise training standards, boost productivity, address emerging skill gaps, and align training and research with industry needs.
MSDE's designation of INS Shivaji as a Centre of Excellence is the first of its kind for any military organisation, and it reflects the INS Shivaji's continued commitment to skill and technology development. The award will solidify INS Shivaji's position as a preferred training institution for high-quality R&D collaborations with industry and prestigious academic institutions both within and outside India.